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Massdrop x Focal Elex Headphones
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Jul 10, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening
Music Genres:Classical, Metal, Rock
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Exceeds Expectations
Very good all around performer. I rejected/returned the Sundaras and Edition XS prior to getting the Elex. The Elex checked off every box and performed well with all styles of music whereas the Hifiman planars sounded artificial and had questionable build quality. Metal was the real deal breaker with the Edition XS; fortunately the Elex does exceeding well with Metal. Also, the Elex is unreal with tracks mastered with high dynamic range.
Build quality of the Elex is fantastic. I'm not having any build issues- clicking or dead drivers. I will update if anything bad develops. Comfort is very high for me, but I have a bigger head. I don't have any fatigue issues. Experimenting with EQ and it's been productive. That said, these sound great out of the box but eq can smooth out some harshness.
One criticism is the horrendous cables that are included. They are quite literally the worst I've ever used. Imagine trying to manage a garden hose or vacuum power cord as a headphone cable. It's that bad. So be prepared to buy/make a replacement cable.
Recommends this product? Yes
rickdeckard
7
Jul 3, 2023
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Focal Elex Headphones are simply awesome
These Massdrop x Focal Elex Headphones are simply awesome, the sound quality blew me away - it's like hearing my favorite songs for the first time. Plus, they're super comfy on my ears, even after hours of use - a real game changer in my book.
Recommends this product? Yes
AudioJet
315
Jul 2, 2023
Activities:Critical Listening, Movies & TV
Music Genres:Classical, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock, World
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My End Game Openback
This headphone has a rich sound signature. The detail is great but not so much that it ruins poor recordings. The comfort is very good but since I use these for critical listening I'm not moving around much. I use a Schiit Asgard 3 and Lokius for power and EQ. The Elex eqs very well if needed. The cable is just okay. At this price it should include a Focal case. My Elegia came with a case. You can buy one for $100 but that's too much.
Overall a GREAT headphone. It looks good to if you care about such things.
Recommends this product? Yes
Luky7evens
3
Jun 22, 2023
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Sounds Great
Sounds great a little Heavy
Recommends this product? Yes
rectifiedyeti
9
Jun 18, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening, Movies & TV
Music Genres:Classical, Country, Hip-hop, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, World
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amazing quality beautiful product
looks and feels amazing. a worthy Focal product. better than the quality of Elegia. at $599 it's better than most competitors in terms of that premium feeling. sound is very soft and closed in, not as big of a sound stage like the Hifimans but an worthy upgrade from 6xx if you are looking for a easy to drive, premium feeling eye/ear-candy.
Recommends this product? Yes
divi
53
Jun 15, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening, Gaming
Music Genres:Classical, Electronic, Hip-hop, Metal, Pop, Rock
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Insane precision and seperation
I was one of the early owners of HD6XX and they have been my daily driver ever since they launched. When I used those headphones for the first time I was blown away by how clear the mid's were and how good the soundstage was. But these focals are on a level of their own.
Ever since I've started using the focals, I've tried to listen to as many songs as I can because music has never sounded like this before. The separation on these cans is so great that it feels like I'm in the studio where the artist was recording it. I can very easily discern each and every channel of sound in the music.
Its kinda like going from the 60Hz monitor to a 144Hz one. You will be happy at 60 until you experience 144 and after that every 60Hz monitor will feel muddy and slow.
I was initially swayed away by the number of bad reviews of failing drivers but I decided to make the purchase because of the great reviews by the people whos' cans were working. Used them for a month and haven't had any broken drivers yet *fingers crossed*
Recommends this product? Yes
adfl
18
May 7, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Classical, Country, Jazz, Pop, Rock
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**Buyers Beware**
Before purchasing, please do your own research on these headphone. I wont deny that the sound quality and other aspects about this pair of headphones are great, but the big kicker is that the drivers will go out on you within one to two years and you will be past your warranty like me and DROP will not replace them. If you are within you warranty, Drop will replace it with no issue which is great, but i would not purchase them as it seems you have to get lucky to get a pair that will last.
Recommends this product? No
reedous
2
May 3, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening, Gaming
Music Genres:Classical, Country, Electronic, Hip-hop, Jazz, Metal, Pop, R&B, Rock, World
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Fine fit and finish
These are new to me, and definitely the highest end in my current line up, the wearability, feeling, and quality of sound are unparalleled in my experience, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
Recommends this product? Yes
mrKastel
1
Apr 27, 2023
Music Genres:Jazz, Pop, Rock
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Too forward in mid-high range
Quality construction and comfortable. On some tracks I'm turning the volume way down because of the harsh mid-high range that is coming through, not pleasant at all. They are very clear though, so with some EQ these can be very good.
Recommends this product? No
Tigerha76
6
Apr 24, 2023
Activities:Casual Listening
Music Genres:Electronic, Hip-hop, Metal, Pop, R&B, Rock
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Nice headphones!
Focal Elex feels very premium!
Recommends this product? Yes
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